Invest enough time in developing your business plan, says Burundi-based ICT entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2013 Thierry Ntako, CEO of Open-IT, talks about his plans for business expansion and the pros and cons of doing business in Burundi.
Microsoft’s innovative solution to provide internet access to Africa’s rural areas Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2013 Using TV white spaces and solar-powered towers, rural locations in Africa can have access to broadband.
Interview: The man who is bringing the Subway franchise to Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 April 2013 American entrepreneur Christopher J. Bak runs two Subway franchises in Tanzania, and plans to expand to Kenya later this year.
Demystifying doing business in Francophone Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2013 For many business people in the continent’s English-speaking countries, Francophone Africa remains a complex region.
Why Mi-Fone wants to establish a mobile phone manufacturing plant in Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 April 2013 African start-up and mobile phone maker, Mi-Fone, says it is finalising plans to establish a US$30 million manufacturing plant in Nigeria.
Top business leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s emerging consumer Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2013 There is increasing evidence of a growing consumer class in Africa.
Africa needs more skilled engineers, says research Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2013 “Beyond the direct impact of poor infrastructure, lack of engineering capacity hampers economic growth.”
Moving on? What you should know about selling your business Published by Investec on 1 April 2013 Owners of businesses often reach a natural decision to leave at some point in their career.
‘People don’t mind spending an extra buck for quality,’ says craft beer entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Aleem Ladak, founder and director of The Big Five Breweries Ltd.
Recognising Africa’s informal sector Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 March 2013 Recognising the informal sector’s role as a profitable activity may contribute to economic development.
Africa’s energy: ‘If we don’t think long-term, we could play catch up,’ says KenGen’s MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks energy with KenGen’s outgoing managing director Eddy Njoroge.
Meet the Boss: Sim Shagaya, founder, Konga.com & DealDey.com Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Sim Shagaya, founder of Nigerian online store, Konga.com, and daily deal website, DealDey.com.
How to increase sales in a tough economic environment Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2013 In the current challenging economic environment, SME owners need to do what they can in order to keep their heads above water.
Africa’s ICT investment landscape: where to look next? Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2013 ICT in Africa remains an attractive area for investment, according to the African Development Bank.